Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with these Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups. Soft bread is filled with a sweet cinnamon filling, rolled up, dipped in egg batter, and cooked to golden perfection. They are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch with family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 rolling pin
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 frying pan or griddle
- 1 spatula
- 1 serving plate
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread Flatten the slices with a rolling pin.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened Mix with cinnamon sugar for filling.
- 2 large eggs For the egg batter.
- ½ cup milk For the egg batter.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter For cooking the roll-ups.
- to taste powdered sugar For dusting (optional).
- to serve maple syrup For serving (optional).
Instructions
- Flatten the bread slices with a rolling pin to make them easier to roll up.
- Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Combine the softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon sugar mixture until well mixed.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of flattened bread, covering the entire surface.
- Roll up each slice of bread tightly from one end to the other, securing the filling inside.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and remaining cinnamon sugar in a separate bowl.
- Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium heat and melt butter to coat the surface.
- Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, ensuring they're fully coated but not overly soaked.
- Place the roll-ups in the heated pan seam side down and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
You can customize the filling by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Leftovers can be reheated in a toaster for a quick breakfast option.